Right and Wrong and Why I Believe It Doesn't Always Matter

I've been blogging for just over 2 years. It's been a fantastic outlet and resource for me. I've "met" many wonderful people, seen many miracles, learned of inspiring stories, and been uplifted by lives of those around me.

Today, however, I came across a blog post that left me with a very heavy heart.

You see... one of the types of blogs I like to read are those written by fellow "Christians Mommies" (if you will). I read those that aren't and those that don't say... but I can't help but enjoy those that share their faith and belief in the things of God. I don't care if they are of the same religion. In fact, MANY are not. That doesn't bother me though. I think it's just wonderful that we share a common belief in something. Be that a belief in Christ or even just choosing to live a life with religion. Living a life governed by self-control, commandments, service, and self-sacrifice is not always the easiest decision.

There has been many times, both here on this blog and over at my Noah's Adventure blog, that I have shared my own personal beliefs and testimony. I know many people probably don't agree with the things I believe but I have always hoped our differences would be over-looked and we could be united just as a people of faith.

I've always been very passionate about having the freedom of choice be it politics, religion, what movies to watch... Just as much as I don't want to have my beliefs attacked or questioned, I have tried very hard to give others that same right. That's not to say I don't mind a good discussion now and then. I don't mind talking about opinions and challenging a way of thought. Being constructive and challenging is very different than arguing and disparaging.

So I have never understood why, with some people, for them to be right... I have to be wrong.

Why is it, that for you to share what you believe, you have to do it in a way that attacks or belittles what I believe?

As I have gotten older (and wiser, maybe???) I have decided that the best way, for myself, to help others understand me is by example and sharing a belief or testimony... not by pointing out all the things I disagree with about the other persons beliefs.

So today, when I read a fellow Christian Mommy blogger's post about all the things she "didn't believe", I was so disappointed (but it needs to be said that I am VERY against "hate commenting"). Now, I know by writing this, that I, in-fact, am no better. To avoid being hypocritical I need to admit that if someone's beliefs mean blatantly disagreeing with anothers, than that is their right.

Also, I do believe that there are times when it's more than just allowed, it's needed! Sometimes we shouldn't keep our mouths shut when we disagree. We have to stand up for what we believe.

I guess what I am trying to say is that it just saddened me. It's like, here I am, thinking that our common belief in God and Christ and living a life of faith was enough to unite us and give us a common ground to stand on. When what it really is, is that my faith and belief isn't good enough.

So you don't believe in Enternal Families... Okay. That's fine. That's just one of those things I guess I am thankful to believe in.

So you believe the Bible to be the only testamant of Christ.... Okay, that's fine too. I would rather you believe in Christ at all than not believe.

Why does it have to matter that we don't belong to the exact same church? Why do I have to be wrong for you to be right?

Because I do believe in Forever Families does this mean my prayers don't count?



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